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to make as great as possible in amount or degree
The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.
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Recent Examples of maximized
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The accolades continue for director Lee Jang Hoon, who maximized the appeal of characters like Youn Ga-min, portrayed by Hwang Min Hyun.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That Christy Turlington, an original Kors muse, closed the show, which honored his 45th anniversary, maximized the effect with just the right touch of nostalgia.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Just make sure to work in a hair oil to keep frizz at bay and shine maximized.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
That means holding corporations accountable, avoiding sweetheart deals, and making sure revenues are maximized for schools and classrooms.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
After playing just seven minutes in the loss to Orlando, Ware was on the court for 12 minutes on Thursday and maximized them, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Brady and Belichick, by contrast, came across as technocrats fit for the 21st century who maximized efficiencies across the organization.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
And this posture has unquestionably maximized not just efficiency but vaccine uptake, thereby minimizing population morbidity and mortality.
—Peter M. Sandman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Let the light in Natural light is being maximized in new car designs through panoramic glass roofs.
—Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The accolades continue for director Lee Jang Hoon, who maximized the appeal of characters like Youn Ga-min, portrayed by Hwang Min Hyun.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
That Christy Turlington, an original Kors muse, closed the show, which honored his 45th anniversary, maximized the effect with just the right touch of nostalgia.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Just make sure to work in a hair oil to keep frizz at bay and shine maximized.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
That means holding corporations accountable, avoiding sweetheart deals, and making sure revenues are maximized for schools and classrooms.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
After playing just seven minutes in the loss to Orlando, Ware was on the court for 12 minutes on Thursday and maximized them, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Brady and Belichick, by contrast, came across as technocrats fit for the 21st century who maximized efficiencies across the organization.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
And this posture has unquestionably maximized not just efficiency but vaccine uptake, thereby minimizing population morbidity and mortality.
—Peter M. Sandman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
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If convicted of all counts, Childers faces a maximum sentence of eight years and eight months in state prison and one year in county jail.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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More importantly, that is merely the average salary, which will be heavily influenced by the newly lucrative maximum contracts.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The spline structure inside the nuts, the non-fixed gripping posture, and interference from magnetic forces significantly increased assembly complexity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Church officials also said its security measures have been increased during the transitional period.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Then there are the directors and executives of pharmaceutical companies who price their products for maximal profits without caring much about the impact of unaffordability on the patients whose lives depend on those products.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a category increasingly dominated by maximal stack heights and rising prices, the Aero Razor offers a refreshing alternative that’s fast, connected, and, at $140, one of the best values in running.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its December 1973 encounter with Jupiter boosted it beyond escape velocity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei's government boosted its stockpiles of near-weapons-grade uranium.—
Margaret Brennan,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The salaries are base salaries for the season and do not include any playoff bonuses or incentives—most of these players are on max-level contracts, which don’t include incentives.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The cost of dental veneers varies from country to country in 2025, with porcelain and E-max options in Turkey being up to70-80% lower than the prices in the United States owing to lower operational costs and advanced in-house lab systems.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Secure the precious metal properly Private vault facilities for gold storage offer enhanced features such as advanced security measures and comprehensive insurance coverage specifically designed for precious metals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His earliest records were stark, spare and sad, seemingly solo even when augmented by another voice, string player, or percussionist.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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The president reacted quickly to the Supreme Court’s ruling against his International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on Friday by imposing 10 percent universal baseline duties—a figure that was augmented to 15 percent over the weekend.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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That said, caffeine isn’t a cure-all, but the upside is that most of the formulas below don’t rely on caffeine alone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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